Design and Human Environment Graduate Program
The Design and Human Environment (DHE) graduate curriculum is designed to meet the academic and professional needs of a wide range of students. Current graduate students say they particularly like the individual and personalized attention from the faculty, both during the application process and as students in the department. They also cite the flexible nature of the program and the diversity of course offerings as important considerations. Students work closely with their advisers to actively create a program that will address their needs and interests.
Graduate Degrees Offered by the School of Design and Human Environment
- MA in DHE
- MS in DHE
- PhD in DHE
- M.A.I.S.
Doctoral Program Emphases:
- Design and the Near Environment (Apparel Design and Interior Design)
- Human Behavior in the Near Environment (Apparel and Housing)
- Cultural and Historic Aspects of the Near Environment
Master's Program Emphases:
- Cultural and Historic Aspects of the Near Environment
- Design and the Near Environment (Apparel Design and Interior Design)
- Human Behavior in the Near Environment (Apparel and Housing)
- Merchandising Management
- Textiles
See the OSU Graduate Catalog Course Descriptions
Degree Information
- Degree Requirements
- How to Apply
- Selection of Applicants
- Scholarship and Fellowship Information
- Assistantships
- Independent Study Contract (pdf)
Academic Freedom
DHE Graduate Student Forms
- Application for Graduate Assistantship (pdf)
- Annual Student Progress & Evaluation: Master's (docx)
- Annual Student Progress & Evaluation: Doctoral (docx)
- DHE Supply/Service Order (docx)
- Application to Proceed from DHE Master to DHE PhD (doc)
Graduate School Resources
- Oregon State University Graduate School
- Graduate School Guide to Success
- School of Graduate Studies Forms
- On-Line Thesis Guide
- Admissions
More Information
Details about academic programs, faculty, research and professional projects, assistantships and scholarships and fellowships can be found throughout this site. You can also download the SDHE Graduate Handbook (13mb pdf); the Handbook contains information on the completion of the master’s and doctoral degrees; department facilities, policies, and resources; and DHE graduate faculty.
If you have specific questions about our graduate programs please contact Susan Salveson.








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